Singapore licensee – “Chan Poh Seng” of “Chye Soon Vegetables Trader” was fined $2,500 by the Court today for illegally importing fresh vegetables.
(Photo: SFA)
2 In December 2019, officers from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected 127kg of under-declared fresh vegetables in the consignments imported from Malaysia. All the illegal consignments were seized.
3 Illegally imported food products are of unknown sources and pose a food safety risk. In Singapore, food imports must meet SFA’s requirements and food safety standards.
Food can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit. Offenders who illegally import fresh fruits and vegetables shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
8 July 2020
View the original SFA Media Release HERE.
